Danny Dwight Lay

Danny Dwight Lay obituary, Ridgely, TN

Danny Dwight Lay

Danny Lay Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Curry Funeral Home - Dyersburg on Jan. 19, 2026.
Danny Lay, 81, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born September 17, 1944, to the late J.D. and Lois Boswell Lay, he worked at Servpro and retired from Dyersburg Fabrics after 35 years.
Danny is survived by his wife, Brenda Lay; his daughters, Shannon Lay Kennedy of Dyersburg, Marcia Gossett (Troy) of Milton; his son, Shane Lay (Ginger) of Dyersburg; his sister, Janie Parmenter of Dyersburg; and three grandchildren, Casey Kennedy, Breanna Thompson, Bryson Lay; and one great-grandson, Weston Thompson.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchild, Ryan Kennedy.
Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the family of Danny Lay. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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